An international pyjama party is taking place in European train stations to demand better night train connections across the continent. On 26 September at 19:00 CET, people in pyjamas will dance at European train stations, such as Berlin Hbf, to demand the creation of a European night train network.
Activists from the international Back-on-Track network are calling on European countries, institutions and railway operators to set up a European night train network as quickly as possible. The motto of the pyjama parties is: “Where do you want to wake up tomorrow?”
Giovanni Antoniazzi, active at Back on Track Europe:
“Trains allow us to enjoy the journey and travel in a way that protects the planet for future generations. Despite these obvious benefits, investment in rail is alarmingly low. That’s why we urgently need policy makers to commit to funding better night train networks. These connections would save time and emissions and would be an important investment in our future.”
Juri Maier, Chairman of Back-on-Track Deutschland e.V.:
“What could be better for travellers than travelling comfortably overnight from one city centre to another and producing 28 times less greenhouse gases than by plane?”
“The EU and national transport ministries should provide the necessary support where night trains cannot operate commercially and introduce a simple and standardised ticket system for long-distance trains,” Maier continued.
● The international Silent Disco will take place on 26 September at 18:00 GMT (London) / 19:00 CET (Berlin) / 20:00 EET (Athens) or at specific local times.
● The parties will take place at the following stations: 🇩🇪 Berlin Hbf (19:00), 🇫🇷 Paris Gare de l’Est (18:00) (more stations to be added)
● Photos of the day will be published on https://back-on-track.eu/
● Back-on-Track is a European NGO campaigning for more, better and more affordable long-distance and cross-border night trains. These offer a comfortable way to travel and are an important contribution to reducing the EU’s contribution to global warming.
● Read our report “The global warming reduction potential of night trains” (2022) here. 2